Macwhisper MCP Server
by docdyhrio.github.docdyhr/macwhisper-mcp-serverv1.0.1
MacWhisper transcription for Claude Desktop. Fully local, no cloud, audio stays on your Mac.
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Install Macwhisper MCP server
Install in Claude Code
claude mcp add macwhisper -e MACWHISPER_ALLOWED_PATHS='<macwhisper-allowed-paths>' -- uvx macwhisper-mcp-serverInstall in Cursor
{
"mcpServers": {
"macwhisper": {
"command": "uvx",
"args": [
"macwhisper-mcp-server"
],
"env": {
"MACWHISPER_ALLOWED_PATHS": "<macwhisper-allowed-paths>"
}
}
}
}Add to ~/.cursor/mcp.json (global) or .cursor/mcp.json (project).
Install in Claude Desktop
{
"mcpServers": {
"macwhisper": {
"command": "uvx",
"args": [
"macwhisper-mcp-server"
],
"env": {
"MACWHISPER_ALLOWED_PATHS": "<macwhisper-allowed-paths>"
}
}
}
}Settings → Developer → Edit Config (claude_desktop_config.json), then restart.
Install in VS Code
{
"servers": {
"macwhisper": {
"type": "stdio",
"command": "uvx",
"args": [
"macwhisper-mcp-server"
],
"env": {
"MACWHISPER_ALLOWED_PATHS": "<macwhisper-allowed-paths>"
}
}
}
}Add to .vscode/mcp.json in your workspace.
Install in Windsurf
{
"mcpServers": {
"macwhisper": {
"command": "uvx",
"args": [
"macwhisper-mcp-server"
],
"env": {
"MACWHISPER_ALLOWED_PATHS": "<macwhisper-allowed-paths>"
}
}
}
}Add to ~/.codeium/windsurf/mcp_config.json.
Configuration
| Variable | Required | Secret | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| MACWHISPER_ALLOWED_PATHS | yes | — | Colon-separated list of directories the server may read audio files from (e.g. ~/Desktop:~/Downloads) |
| MACWHISPER_CLI | — | — | Path to the mw binary. Auto-detected from /Applications/MacWhisper.app if omitted. |
| MACWHISPER_LOG_PATH | — | — | Log file path. Defaults to ~/Library/Logs/macwhisper-mcp.log |
Freshness
Active — last maintenance signal 3d ago. The newest of the signals below sets the band.
Last commit (default branch)
2026-10-07 · 3d ago · GitHub
Latest release
2026-08-13 · 58d ago · GitHub · v1.2.0
Package published
no data · npm/PyPI
Registry entry updated
2026-04-25 · 6mo ago · official registry · v1.0.1
FAQ
›How do I install the Macwhisper MCP server in Claude Code?
Run: claude mcp add macwhisper -e MACWHISPER_ALLOWED_PATHS='<macwhisper-allowed-paths>' -- uvx macwhisper-mcp-server. For Cursor, VS Code, Claude Desktop and Windsurf, use the install tabs above.
›Does Macwhisper require an API key?
Yes. It expects MACWHISPER_ALLOWED_PATHS.
›Can I use Macwhisper as a remote (hosted) MCP server?
No hosted endpoint is published; it runs locally over stdio.
›Is Macwhisper in the official MCP registry?
Yes, as io.github.docdyhr/macwhisper-mcp-server.
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